New York Subway Fare Goes Up To $1.25 Today

OTHER NEWS TO NOTE - NORTHEAST

January 1, 1992

NEW YORK — The cost of riding subways and buses in New York City goes up a dime today to $1.25. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the increase Tuesday, saying the higher fare is needed to help cover a $263 million budget deficit. The higher fare will bring in $106 million more. New York has the largest subway system in the country. About 3.2 million people ride subway trains each day.